Buttermilk Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 tsp. soda
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter
2 1/2 c. pecans

Preparation

In large saucepan, combine sugar, soda, buttermilk and salt. Cook over high heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently, scraping bottom of pan until candy reaches soft ball stage.
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Beat until thick and creamy.
Add pecans. Drop from tablespoon onto waxed paper.